Vice President Pence Defends Prayer

Vice President Mike Pence recently defended Americans who are praying in the wake of the Texas church shooting, as reported by Fox News Insider.

Vice President Pence’s Thoughts On Prayer

Following the horrific Texas shooting, many people have prayed for healing and betterment of the situation. However, this has attracted some criticism from those who question the validity and impact of prayer.

During a Fox News interview, Vice President Pence shared his thoughts on the matter:

“I’m a believer. I believe in prayer and I know that at this moment of such heartbreak and loss in that community, that what most Americans are most able to do is pray for those families.”

Responses, Advocacy, and Additional Thoughts on Prayer

Many liberals have expressed feelings of skepticism and contempt regarding prayer.

Keith Olbermann wrote on Twitter:

“Thoughts and prayers” again, @realDonaldTrump, idiot?

These people were in CHURCH. They WERE praying. pic.twitter.com/AABiR7Jnfo

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) November 5, 2017

Other left wingers also voiced similar opinions:

If prayer did anything those people wouldn't have been shot in church in the first place.

— HomageToCelery (@tawnyjessica) November 7, 2017